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Knii Lante is VP Record’s first African signee

Knii Lante

Knii Lante

Renowned independent Reggae Record Label, VP Records, known best for producing hit Caribbean singers have signed its first African artiste, Ghana’s multiple award-winning Reggae musician, Knii Lante.

The record label’s decision to sign the Ghanaian Reggae musician to many is not a surprise looking at Knii Lante’s success on the music charts in Jamaica and appeal to reggae fans all over the world.

VP Records, per this new agreement, will be distributing all songs of the Lagos to Vienna hit-maker all worldwide, including the 4-months old album, ‘True Feelings’ which started selling on iTunes today, August 27.

‘True Feelings’, is a 12-track album with songs as ‘Baby take good care’ which featured Queen Ifrica and also, Cherine Anderson, G Blunt and many other first rate Jamaican musicians.

Recording most of the songs on the album in Kingston, Jamaica at Grafton Studios; the album was mainly produced by Mickie Bennet and Dean Fraser, and a few songs co-produced by Knii Lante and Joseph Amoah (Springboard, Accra), and Rebel Liberation Sounds (Kenya).

Knii Lante, originally pronounced Nee Lantaye is a composer, guitarist, pianist, songwriter and doubles as a Medical Doctor by profession, is best-described by many as the amazing ‘Medi-Sing’ talented musician.

VP Records’ signing of the Ghanaian reggae star is surely a yes-mark for Ghanaian reggae music, as well as the artiste considering their impressive record working with renowned Reggae musicians including Duane Stephenson, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Busy Signal, Carlene Davis, Cocoa Tea, Christopher Martin, Wayne Wonder, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Luciano, Mavado, Richie Spice, Morgan Heritage, Mad Cobra, Mr. Vegas, Queen Ifrica, Sean Paul, Shaggy, Tarrus Riley and many well known Dancehall and Reggae artistes.

The label established itself as one of the first and largest independent record labels for the Dancehall and Reggae genre, and with the popularity of the riddim sound of the early 2000s.

The label achieved worldwide success for artists such as Sean Paul through the label’s deals with Warner Music’s Atlantic Records and Virgin Music Canada.

Watch Baby Take Good Care by Knii Lante

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